Simon Head

The Brit Pack MMA Podcast

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Veteran sports writer and combat sports reporter Simon Head shares updates, behind-the-scenes content, and conversations with fighters, media colleagues, and other figures from the world of combat sports and beyond. simonheadsport.substack.com

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UFC 199 Open Workouts: Michael Bisping 15.04.2017 7:55

British middleweight contender Michael Bisping says he plans on stepping in on two weeks' notice and shocking the world by knocking out Luke Rockhold at UFC 199. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

UFC 199 Open Workouts: Luke Rockhold 15.04.2017 10:24

Defending UFC middleweight champion of the world Luke Rockhold says he'll make easy work of Michael Bisping in the main event of UFC 199 in Los Angeles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

UFC 199 Open Workouts: Dominick Cruz 15.04.2017 8:28

Undisputed UFC bantamweight champion of the world Dominick Cruz chats to the press at the UFC 199 open workouts at the UFC Gym in Torrance, California. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

UFC 199 Open Workouts: Urijah Faber 15.04.2017 7:24

'The California Kid' Urijah Faber chats with the media at the UFC 199 open workouts in Los Angeles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Nick Hein on his injury nightmare 15.04.2017 11:56

German lightweight star Nick Hein chats with Simon Head at the fighter hotel in Rotterdam after being forced off the card due to injury. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Day 3 at UFC Rotterdam 15.04.2017 8:34

Previewing and reviewing the night's action at UFC Rotterdam in the Netherlands --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Day 2 at UFC Rotterdam 15.04.2017 4:41

Behind the scenes during Ultimate Media Day at UFC Rotterdam. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Day 1 at UFC Rotterdam 15.04.2017 5:59

Catching up with some of the stars of UFC Rotterdam at the fighter hotel in the Netherlands. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Pre-fight at Octagonside for UFC 197: Jones v Saint-Preux 15.04.2017 4:16

Simon Head runs down the fight card ahead of UFC 197: Jones v Saint-Preux at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

UFC 197 Media Day: Jon Jones 15.04.2017 5:01

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones chats with reporters at the UFC 197 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

UFC 197 Open Workouts: Jon Jones 15.04.2017 14:20

Former undisputed UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon 'Bones' Jones faces the press at the UFC 197 open workouts at the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

UFC 197 Open Workouts: Demetrious Johnson 15.04.2017 10:23

Undisputed UFC flyweight champion of the world Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson chats to the media at the UFC 197 open workouts at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

UFC 197 Open Workouts: Henry Cejudo 15.04.2017 7:38

Number-one flyweight contender and Olympic gold medallist Henry 'The Messenger' Cejudo chats to the press at the UFC 197 open workouts in Las Vegas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

UFC 197 Open Workouts: Ovince Saint-Preux 15.04.2017 6:54

Light-heavyweight contender Ovince 'OSP' Saint-Preux chats to the assembled press at the UFC 197 open workouts at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Setting the scene for UFC 197 in Las Vegas 15.04.2017 5:09

Simon Head previews UFC 197: Jones v Saint-Preux at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Day 5 at UFC Zagreb 15.04.2017 34:25

MMA journalist Simon Head reports from Octagonside in Zagreb before the post-fight press conference and an airport chat with MMA Junkie photographer Per Haljestam before heading home. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonhe...

Day 4 at UFC Zagreb 15.04.2017 11:12

It's the penultimate day at UFC Zagreb, as MMA journalists Simon Head and John Morgan recap weigh-in day from a very loud pub in the heart of Croatia's capital city. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.c...

Day 3 at UFC Zagreb 15.04.2017 50:18

Simon Head checks in from Croatia with a stack of interviews from behind the scenes at the fighter hotel in Zagreb. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Day 2 at UFC Zagreb 15.04.2017 14:45

It's media day in Zagreb as MMA journalist Simon Head chats to the two men in the main event, heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell and former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonhe...

Day 1 at UFC Zagreb 15.04.2017 36:20

Simon Head checks in on Day 1 of UFC fight week in Croatia as he catches up with his US colleagues John Morgan and Kenny Hathaway from MMA Junkie/USA Today to chat all things MMA, podcasting and their hopes for UFC Zagreb. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Brad Pickett's coach Mike Brown on the Brit's UFC future 15.04.2017 6:48

American Top Team coach and former world champion Mike Brown chats to Simon Head about his friend and teammate Brad 'One Punch' Pickett (pictured) about his win in London and his UFC future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Ben Rothwell looks ahead to UFC Zagreb 15.04.2017 12:01

Simon Head chats to UFC heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell about his charge towards the UFC title and his famous submission move, the Gogo Choke. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Junior dos Santos: Ready for Rothwell at UFC Zagreb 15.04.2017 12:46

Simon Head chats to former UFC heavyweight champion of the world Junior dos Santos ahead of his bout with Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night in Zagreb, Croatia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com

Ian Entwistle: From football to foot locks 15.04.2017 9:49

Simon Head chats to British UFC bantamweight Ian Entwistle, who explains how being rejected as a young aspiring footballer helped spur him on to success as a mixed martial artist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsp...

Alistair Overeem looks ahead to his bout at UFC Rotterdam 15.04.2017 9:15

Simon Head catches up with Dutch MMA superstar Alistair 'The Reem' Overeem to chat about his upcoming bout with teammate Andrei Arlovski at UFC Rotterdam, and also about the sad passing of Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simonhead/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...